past and past participle verb
Made someone enjoy themselves, especially by making them laugh.
The funny movie amused the entire audience.
The funny movie has amused the entire audience.
American English
How to pronounce amused
verb · adjectiveB1
uhMYOOZD
/əˈmjuzd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of amuse
Made someone enjoy themselves, especially by making them laugh.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past and past participle verb
Did something enjoyable to pass the time, often while waiting.
She amused herself by reading on the train.
We have amused ourselves with a card game while waiting.
adjective
Feeling entertained or finding something funny.
Marta looked amused during the strange performance.
The amused audience laughed at the comedian's mistake.
Useful expressions
to entertain yourself
I read to amuse myself.
Related words & forms
The final e is dropped before -ing: amusing, not amuseing.